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Allain, Mathé (1928- ). Papers, 1161-2000, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0344

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of copies of her research, writings, and lessons. Such topics include Louisiana history, women, and Cajun culture. Languages of the materials include English, French, and Spanish.

Dates

  • 1161-2000, n.d.

Biographical / Historical

Mathé Allain was born November 15, 1928 in Casablanca, Morocco. She received two bachelor’s degrees (first in biology-psychology, the second in history), a master’s degree in French, and her doctorate in history, all from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (later University of Southwestern Louisiana, now University of Louisiana at Lafayette). She taught French at USL from 1963 until her retirement in 2001, specializing in the history of French in Louisiana.

Dr. Allain received numerous awards in her career, including the USL Distinguished Professor Award in 1984, and the McGinty Lifetime Meritorious Award from the Louisiana History Association in 1997. She was also a decorated Palmes Académiques by the French government.

Extent

9.20833333 Linear Feet (9 feet, 2.5 inches of material contained in 10 boxes)

Language of Materials

French

Title
Mathé Allain Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Christopher Bienvenu
Date
01/27/2021
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031